Grain-binder.



J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER.

V l (Applicatiun med Sept. '7, 1900. Enewd May 2, 1902.)

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Patented" :une lo, |902.

J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER.

(Application led Sept. 7, 1900. Renewed May 2, 1902..)

Patented June l0, |902.

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No. 702,335. Patented lune I0, |902.

J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER.

(Applicatin led Sept. 7, 1900. Renewed May 2, 1902.)

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No. 702,335. Patented June I0, |902.

` J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER.4

(Application led Sept. 7, 1900. Renewed May 2, 1902.) (No Mu'del.)

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No. 702,335. Patentedlune lo, |902.

J. L, wAnE.

GRAIN BINDER.

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GRAIN INDgR.

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J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER. (Applicatiqn filed Sept.' 7, 1,900. Renewed llay 2, 1902.)

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- Nu. 702,335. Patented umV lo, |902.

J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER. i

(Application tiled Sept. 7, 1900. Renewed May 2, 1902.) (ln Model.) 9 Sheets-Sheet '8.

. J. L. WARE.

GRAIN BINDER.

(Application ledsept. 7, 1900. Renewed May4 2, 1902.) (No Model.) 9 Sheets-Sheet 9.

No. 702,335. Patenied June lo, |902.,

www wd@ UNITED STATES,

PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH L. WARE, oE sT. PAUL, MINNESOTA.

l GRAIN-BINDER.

'SFCIFICA'IN forming part of Letters atent No. 702,335, dated June 10, 1902. Application iled September 7, 1900. Renewed May 2, 1902. Serial No. 105,694. (No model.)

To til whom, 'zit may concern,.-

Be it known that I, JOSEPH LWARE, aciti# zen of the United States, residing at St. Paul,

in the county of Ramsey and State of Minne` I ployed to fasten the ends of the applied bundle-bindingbands, and has for its object the provision of simple and efficient mechanism for forming and applying the metal clips to the said bands.

To the ends above indicated my invention consists of the novel devices and combinations ot' devices hereinafter described, and defined in the claims.

So far as I am aware prior to my invention, the result of which is the machine herein shown, described, and claimed, no practical commercial machine had been `dcvisedfor forming and applying. metalpclips to the ends of the bands or bundle-binding cords.

The trade has long demanded a machine which will make possible the use of very cheap grades ot' twine or cord for binding grain. Experience has shown that very cheap twines or cords of the strength required to `bind grain cannot be knotted or tied byantomatic devices.

There is at the present time manufactured in this country in large quantities for various commercial uses a so-called"grass twine. This grass twine when properly secured asa binding-band around a bundle of grain is extremely efficient for that purpose and has the important advantage that it is a very cheap twine. `Prior attempts to use this grass twine to bind grain have failed,for the reason that the twine cannot beknotted or tied and for the further reason, already stated, that no eicient mechanism has hitherto been provided for applying the metal clips thereto. vious that the provision of` an efficient ma chine for forming and applying the clips, thereby making possible the use of very cheap grades of twine, and particularly of theV socallcd grass twine, will not only reduce the Henceitis obl cost of binding grain, but will create a new and extremely large field of demand for a home product.

I have produced a machine which will accomplish in a mostisatisfactory manner the above-noted and desirable results.

The said machine is illustrated in accompanying drawings, wherein like characters indicate like parts throughout the several views.`

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the binder with the partsin normal positions. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the binder with the parts in the normal positions. Fig. 3 is a vertical section onthe line $3004 of Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a vertical section also taken on the line;t3.fr1 of Fig. 1, but showing the needle thrown up-` ward into a position to deliver the twine to the cord-holder and to the forming-throat. Fig. 5 is a front elevation of the binder with the die-section closed and other'parts in corresponding positions. Fig. Gis a detail, partly intransverse vertical section and partly in front elevation some parts being broken away, illustrating thenormal positions of the die-sections and of the clip-driver or form? ing-plunger. Fig. 7 is'a view corresponding to Fig. 6, but showing die-sections as closed. Fig. 8 is a View corresponding to Fig. 7, but showing the clip-driver moved farther to- Ward the clip-forming throat. Fig. 9V is a horizontal section on the line aff fr of Fig. S, some parts being shown in full. Fig. 10 is also a View corresponding closely to Fig. 7, but showing the knife and parts for actuatthe same, certain other parts being removed. Fig. 1l is a detail and horizontal section on line m11 no of Fig. S, b'nt showing the drivingplunger forced to its extreme position to kink and complete the clip. Fig. 12 is a detail, partly in rear elevation and partly vertical section on the line w12 w1? ofFig. 2. i Fig. 13 is a detail vin right side elevation, some parts being broken away, showing the'movable diesection. Fig. 14 is a view corresponding to Fig. 13, but with the spring-jawswof the diesection removed. Fig; 15 is a View corresponding to Fig. 12, but showing the die-section as closed. Fig. 16 is a vertical section on line w1 m16 oi' Fig. 10.A Fig. 17 is a view corresponding to Fig. i 6, but showing the movable die-section as thrown to its extreme ICO Y open position, in which position the clip and secured band are discharged; and'Fig. 18 is a section on theline m18 als of Fig. V1v.

The frame of the binder is made up of an ordinary breastplate a, having a needle-passage a, and a bearing-head a?, having depending brackets or legs c3 c4, the lower extremities of which legs are secured on saidy breastplate.

The binder-driving shaft b is journaled in the head a2 and is provided with a pair of bundle-discharging arms b and with a cam-wheel b2, which cam-wheel will be further described later on. Secured on the forward portion of the breas'tplate' ct is a bracket c, having a notched inner end flange c', with which an ordinary7 cord-holder c2 cooperates in the ordi-nary manner to hold the cord or twine, (indicated bythe character e.) This cord-holder c2 inthe construction illustrated is journaled on the inner end of` 1 as in an ordinary twine binder employing a knotter.

In my present machine the metallic clipblanks (indicated at y) are cut to the proper length beforethcy are supplied to the machine, and hence a magazine is employed to contain a stack of the same. This magazine (indicated at f) is advisably in the form of a vertically-disposed spout, one side of which is made in the form of a slide f to afford ready access to the blanks. The -magazine is shown as held in position b vnutted boltsfz.

From the magazine f the blank clips y are forced into the clip-forming throat of'a divided die, the sections of which are separable, so as to readily release the clip after it is formed, and secured on the band or bandforming section of the twine. One sectionof this divided die is in the present machine fixed to the breastplate c, while the other is movable with respect thereto. The fixed diesection is advisably made up of a pair of heavy metal plates g, rigidly connected by screws or bolts g', but spaced apart by a spacing-block g? (see Figs. 7, 9, 11,and 16) to form a seat g3 for the driver or driving-plunger, presently to'be noted. The inner member of the die-plates g (see Fig. 9) is longer than the outer member and is shown as rigidly secured by screws to the base of the bracket-leg 0.3. The upper edges of the dieplates g directly underlie the lower open end ofthe magazinefand serve as a support or banking-surface upon which the clip-blanks y normally rest, as shown in Fig. 6. At their left-hand ends, as viewed in Figs. 6, 9, and 11, the fixed die-plates g are formed with semicylindrical notches g4, which constitute a portion of the so-called clip-forming throat, theother half-section of which throat will be hereinafter found to be located in the movable die-section. To the outer sides of the die-plates g are secured supplemental platesections g5, each having a semicircular notch g, which extends concentric with the throatforming notches g4, but on the line of a materially smaller circle, for an important `purpose to be hereinafter stated.

The movable die-section is carried at the free lower end of an oscillating lever 7a, pivoted to the bearing-head co2 at c. This movable die-section is made up of a pair of jaws or die-plates Q7, of spring metal, and they are secured to the said arm 7c, as shown, by a screw g8 in such manner that they are free to spring laterally or separate slightly, but are held against other movements on said arm 7c bysaid screw g8 and a pin Q9. At their lower and right-hand edges, as viewed in Figs. 6, 7, and 11, the die-plates or jaws g7 are'formed with approximately semicylindrical notches gw, which when the die-sections are pressed together, as shown in Fig. 7, register with the notches g4 of the Iixed die-plates g, except that the upper edges of said notches Q10 eX- tend far enough from the upper edges of the notches g4 to afford a narrow mouth opening tangentially into the clip-forming throat formed by the said notches g4 and gw, thereby permitting the entrance of the clip-blank, as shown in Fig. 7. To the outer face of each die-plate g7 is secured 'a supplemental plate or cheek-piece gu. Each plate or cheek-piece g11 is provided with a semicircular notch g12 0f less diameter than notches g10 and adapted when the die-sections are closed to register and cooperate with notches g' of the supplemental plate-sections g5 -to form` guide-eyes for the twine or bands, as best shown in Fig. 7.

The lever 7c is provided with an arm extension k2, which for an important purpose, to l be hereinafter noted, is preferably of strong spring metal. At its extended end the arm l 7a2 is provided with a roller k3, which works in a channel formed between profile-cams b3 and b3 of thecam-wheel b2. The cam-liange b3 is cut away at b4 and is provided with an inwardly projecting cam section b5, which cam parts act as hereinafter described. A spring 7c4 on the arm 7a2 tends to force the free end of said arm upward. .765 is a stripper finger o1- stud which projects from the breast a and works between the jaws g7 of the movable die and serves to clear the same of straw under the extreme opening movement of said die, as shown in Fig. 17.

An actuating-pawl c5 for the cord-holder c2 is pivoted at c6 to the lever 7c and is held by a spring c7 in its normal position against the stop o8 on said lever Za. The free end of this pawl c5 normally engages one toothA of the IOO IIO

cord-holder c, as shown in Fig. 1, and is pro- Y vided with aside iiange o9, which serves to guide the twine or band over the engaged tooth and into the proper notch of the cordholder.

At its lower end the lever 7a carries a twinelocating linger 7c, (shown as formed integral with one of the cheek-pieces Q12) which at its base joins tan gentially with one of the notches gmof the movable die-sections. Normally this finger 796 stands as best shown in Figs. 6 and 12. To press the twine downward and f insure its alinement with the notches g and g10 as the sections of the die close, a socalled tucker is provided. As shown, this tucker is in the .form of a thin at plate m, pivoted to the bracket-leg d4 at m and provided witha cam -groovem2, which coperates with a cam-pin m3, carried by thelever 7c. Normally the tucker fm stands as best shown in Fig. 12; but the initial closing movement of the movable die-section and arm 7s forces the tucker into 'the position shown in Fig. 15. Thus it will be seen that under the closing movement of the movable die-section the locating-finger 7c and the tucker m cooperate to positivelyr guide the twine to the perforationsiformed by the closed notches g and g12 and that` these `notchesthenserve to hold the overlapped ends of the band projecting axiallythrough but clear of the walls of the clip-forming throat formed by the closed notches g4 and- (1U, thus leaving an open annular space within the throat and around the twine, asbest shown in Figs. 7 and 11. This, as is evident, permits the clip to be turned completely around the ends of the twine or band. l

Mounted-to reciprocate within the seat g3,

previously notedas located between the fixed die-.plates g, is the clip driver and kinker, which, as shown, is formed from the fiat bar 'n and is provided at its forward `end with a` its upperedge is pressed against and guided` by a guide-plate j), which guide-plate is adjustably secured to the base of the bracketleg as, as shown, by set-screws p', that work through slots p2 in said plate p and into said leg a3.. The guide-platep is preferably formed with a depending iiange p3, which overlaps the upper edge of the driver mas best shown in Fig. S. A keeper-bracket p4, shown as secured on the breastplate a, also assists in holding and guiding the driver n.

The guide-plate p is set with its lower guiding-surface extending at an angle to the upper surface of the fixed die-plates g, upon which die-plates, it will'be remembered, rests of a link 13.

the lower member of thestack of clip-blanks y in the magazine f. Hence when the driver n is moved toward the left with respect to Figs. 8 and 9 the end of the driving-nose n' will be gradually and continuously raised. When the guide-plate p is properly set, the inclined end of the nose n on first making contact with the end of the clip-blank will engage the same for less than its complete thickness, but as it forces the blank toward the left will increase its hold on the same and slightly raise the stack of blanks in the magazine, as shown in Fig. 7. This shifting Aengagement of the beveled or inclined driving end of the driving-nose n produces but little wear on the sharp upper edge thereof and produces a The friction between the eccentric 135 and the plate p will besuch that the eccentric will not be forced from its set position by the crowding action of the plate b, which, as stated, is also quite securely held or setby `the tightened set-screws p'.

As a meansfor reciprocating the driver 'n an oscillating arm r is pivoted' to thebearinghead. t2 at r and is connected to a projecting stud?12 from thedriving-plunger nvby means The arm 11 is, as shown, provided Witha projection r4, onwhich a laterally-spaced pair of antifriction-rollers 75 is mounted. These rollers rs embrace and are subject to a peripheral cam b of 1thecainwheel b2. section D7, which when it engages between the rollers 15 forces` the driving-plunger n,

toward the left with respect to Figs. 6 and 7 or toward the closed throat ofthe die. Also connected to and operated by the oscillating ger 'n pressed against the guide-plate` p and,

yielding, holds the knifes downward.

The knife is provided on its inner, surfaceI (see Fig. 1G) with a longitudinal groove fsf,V which when the knife` isforced forward engages the lug S5 on the outer supplemental die-plate g5. The spring s2 `also tends to throw the knife s forward and away from the This cam b has a laterally-bulged IOO IIO

lug S5. When, however, the knife is moved forward or toward the left, it engages the cam-surface s6 of a spring-pressed lever S7, which, as shown, is pivoted on breastplate a and is `subject to a spring ss. Under this engagement the knife forces the lever 87 out of its path against the action of said spring S8, but the said knife is in turn by this engagement forced laterally, so that its groove s4 engages the cam-lug S5. The knife is thereby positively prevented from rising and cutting the cord While it is being moved toward the left and while the clip is being formed to unite the ends of the band.

After the clip has been completely formed by the movement of the driving-plunger n' toward the left and the knife is again moved toward the right an inclined cam-surface S9 on the knife engages an inclined cam-surface S10, formed on the upper surface of the free end of the arm S7, and the knife is thereby caused first to assume the dotted-line position indicated in Fig. 10 and then to move further upward and cut the completed band loose from that end of the twine which is held by the cord-holder.

As the blank clips are forced from the magazine into the clip-forming throat, formed by the closed die-notches g4 and glo, theyvare pressed under a yielding presser-foot t,which, as shown, is formed on the free end of a strong spring secured to the breastplate, as best shown in Fig. 4. As best shown in Figs. 6, 7 and 10,'the presser-foot 1f normally engages the upper edges of the fixed dieplates g just over the notches g4 and g, the lower right-hand edge of the same being slightly rounded to permit the clips to be forced thereunder. This presser-foot t assists in guiding the clip into the closed throat of the die and also prevents buckling of the clip-blank while it is being turned or curled within the said throat and around the twine.

By reference to Figs. 12 and 15 it will be seen that the presser-foot thas grooves t2 and 153, which respectively permit the free passage of the nose lnof the driver n and of the twineengaging end of the tucker m.

In the normal positions of the parts (indicated in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12) one end of the twine is held by the cord-holder and the needle is of course in a lowered position, so as to permit of the formation of the bundle. Approximately the rst one-third rotation of the shaftband cam-wheel b2 takesA place While the other parts of the binder, except the needle, remain in their normal positions. -During this one-third rotation of the shaft b the needle is raised into the position indicated in Fig. 4, in which position it places the uncut end of the band in the open notch of the cord-holder and lays the twine over the finger la in line with the open throat-forming notches g4 and glo of the separated die-sections. Under the movement of the shaft b and cam-wheel b2 from the position indicated in Fig. It into a position about one hundred position.

and eighty' degrees from their normal positions the sections of the die are moved together to close the clip-forming throat g4 glo, and the clip-driver n is forced forward to start the clip into the throat, as shown in Fig. '7. A slightly-continued movement of the shaft b and cam-Wheel b2 carries the clip-driver into the position indicated in Figs. S and 9, in which position of said driver the clip fy is completely turned around the ends of the band. A little further movement of the said shaft and cam-Wheel throws the clipdriver n into its eXtreme position. (Indicated in Fig. ll.) Under this final movement of the driver the kinking edge n2 thereof engages the intermediate portion of the curled but incompletely-formed clip, and thereby kinks'the clip and presses it firmly onto the ends of the band, as shown in said Fig. 1l. In the position of the parts indicated in Figs. 5 and ll the shaft b and camwheel b2 have made approximately two-thirds of a complete rotation. While the clip-forming movements of the clip-driver are taking place, the movable die-section is firmly held against the fixed die-section by the action of the cam-flange b3 of the cam-wheel b2 on the roller 7c3 of the bell-crank 7a2. As shown in Fig. 5, the bulged cam portion bl of the camflange h6 on the wheel b2, acting on one of the rollers T5, has moved the oscillating lever r, the clip-driver n, and knife s out to their extreme positions toward the left. As the shaft b and cam-wheel b2 are moved from the positions indicated in said Fig. 5 on around to the limit ofi the first rotation or to normal position, two important actions take place-to Wit, first, the knife s, under the action of the cam S6 of the lever s?, raises and cuts od the ends of the formed band, and, second, vas soon IOO as the band has been cut-the opening b4 in the cam-iiauge h3 is brought into line with the roller k3, and at the same time the said roller is engaged by an outWardly-bulged portion of the cam-hub b3 and is thereby forced downward, with the result that the die-carrying lever 7s is moved into the extreme open (Indicated in Fig. 17.) When the parts are in the positions indicated in Fig. 17, the cord-locating finger k6 is drawn completely out of the path of the secured band, and thereby affords a clear and open discharge-passage for the free discharge of the band, which in the operation of the machine is of course applied around the bound bundle. The laterally-yielding jaws of the Inovable die-section yield slightly under the final driving movement of the clip-driver, which produces the kink in the coiled clip. This yielding action prevents the band from being cut by too severe pressure in the kinking action and at the same time will permit of such additional yielding action as is necessary when straw or foreign material becomes caught within the clip-forming throat'of the die or between theclip and the said yielding jaws. The strong spring-arm k2 of the lever IIO 7c also yields slightly to prevent breaking of the part-s in case straw or foreign material becomes caught between the abutting faces of the closing die-sections. To some extent the spring-jaws of the movable die-section and the spring-arms of the oscillating diecarrying lever k perform the same function, but neither, however, answers the full purpose ofthe other.

The die constructed in separable sections and arranged to be separated to afford clearance for the discharge of the formed clip I consider, broadly, new in this art. In fact I consider my present invention generally as a pioneer in the field to which it appertains, and hence it will of course be understood that the machine above described is capable of many modifications within the scope of my invention.

The machine above described has been` built and tried, and in the field has performed its work in a most satisfactory manner.

What I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is as follows:

l. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, a die composed of separable sections and means for separating` the same, in comb ination with a driving device for forcing the clip-forming material into said die when the sections are closed.

2. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fas tener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections, of automatic means for locating the ends of the band between said die-sections, means for forming the clip within said die and around the ends of the band, and automatic mechanism for separating the die-sections to afford clearance for the discharge of the formed clip. .g

3. In a grain-binder employinga clip-fastener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clipforming throat with tangential entrance-passage for the clip-forming material, with automatic means for locating the ends of the band within the throat of said die, a driving device for forcing the clip-forming material th rough said entrance -passage into the throat and around the ends of said band, and automatic mechanism for separating the die-sections to afford clearance for the discharge of the formed clip.

4. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clipforming throat with tangential entrance-passage for the clip material, of automatic devices for locating the ends of the band within the throat of said die, a driving device operating to force the clip-forming material into the throat of said die and around the ends of said band and bya continued movement to kink and press the same onto said band, and automatic mechanism for separating the diesections.

5. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a banking-surface against which the clip-forming material is pressed, of a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clip-forming throat and receiving from said banking-sur-l face, a driver mounted to move atan angle to said banking-surface whereby the nose of said driver is given an increasing projection from said banking-surface in the driving action thereby insuring the engagement of the blank and giving an increasing hold while forming the clip, and means for separating the die-sections, substantially as described.

G. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a banking-surface against which the clip-forming material is pressed, of a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clip-forming throat and receiving from said banking-surface, a driver mounted to move at an angle to said banking-surface for the purpose set forth, said driver having a projecting beveled drivi ing-nose and an extended kinking edge, and

means for separating the die-sections, substantially as described. i

7. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clipforming throat with a tangential entrance thereto, of a clip-driver mounted to move transversely of and into the clip forming throat of said die, the said driver having a projecting beveled driving-nose and an eX- tended kinking edge for action on the clip, and means for separating the die-sections, substantially as described.

8. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a banking-surface against which the clip-blanks are delivered flatwise, of a die having a clip-forming throat, receiving from said banking-surface, a blan k-driver, and an adjustable guide-plate for said blank-driver, having a guiding-surface extending at an angle to said bankingsurface, whereby said plate may beadjusted to take up the wear and preserve the proper IIO position of said guide-surface, substantially as described.

9. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a magazine for the clip-blanks, of a banking-surface against which the blanks are delivered flatwise from said magazine, a die having a clip-forming throat receiving from said banking-surface, a blank-driver, and an adjustable guide-plate for said blank-driver, having its guiding-surface extending at an angle to said bankingsurface, whereby said guide-plate may be adjusted to take up the wear and preserve the proper position of the guiding-surface, substantially as described.

l0. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a divided separable die having a clip-forming throat with an entrance for the clip-forming material, of connections for moving one of the die-sections with respect to the other, involving a yielding part, and a driver movable transversely of and into the clip-forming throat of said die, in the clip-forming action, said parts operating substantially as described.

11. The combination with a divided separable die having a clip-forming throat with an entrance-passage, one of the die-sections having laterally-spaced spring jaws or plates, for the purpose set forth, and a driver mounted to move transversely of and into the clipforining throat of said die, substantially as described.

12. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections arranged to form a clipforming throat with an entrance-passage, of connections for moving one of said die-sections with respect lo the other, comprising an oscillating` lever with a spring-arm or yielding part, and automatic mechanism for imparting positive and predetermined movement to the motion -receiving end of said lever whereby breaking or straining of the partsin the die-closing action is prevented.

13. In a grain-binderemploying aclip-fastener, the combination with a die having a clipforming lliroat, of a bankingsurface against which the clip-blanks are delivered flatwise, a blank-driver, an adjustable guideplate having a guidi 11g-surface against which said driver is mounted to move, and a cam or eccentric operating as a stop to said guideplate, substantially as described.

14. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a die formed in separable sections and provided with a clipforining throat, of means for moving one of the d e-sections with respect to the other, comprising a reciprocating part carrying a cordlocating finger extending from the throat-section of the lnovable die member, and a driver for forcing the material from Which the clips are to be formed, into the throat of said die, substantially as described.

15. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a divided die having a clip-forming throat, of means for moving one of the die-sections with respect to the other, comprising a reciprocating part carrying a eord-locatin g finger exten ding from the throat-section of the movable die member, a pivoted tucker cooperating with said finger and actuated by or with the movable die member, and a driver for forcing the material from which the clips are to be formed, into the throat of said die, substantially as described.

16. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, .the combination with a die composed of separable sections, each of said sections having cooperating approximately semicylindrical notches forming a clip-forming throat, of cheek-pieces having cord-holding notches and arranged to hold the cord or band clear of the walls of said throat when said die-secl tions are in closed relation, and means for locating the ends of the cord within the notches of said cheek-pieces.

17. In a grain-binder employing a clip-fastener, the combination with a die composed of separable sections, said die-sections having coperating approximately semicylindrical notches forming a clip forming throat, of cheek-pieces having cord-holding notches extendingr approximately concentric with said throat-formingnotches when said die-sections are in closed relation, and arranged to hold the cord or band clear of the Walls of said throat, one of said cheek-pieces having a projected cord-locating finger extended tangentially tothe cord-holding notch thereof.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signatn re in presence of two Witnesses.

JOSEPH L. TARE Y Witnesses:

ANNE S. READ, F. D. MERCHANT. 

